FRANCISCAN SISTER OF CHRISTIAN CHARITY

Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity –  Sister Mary Galilea of the Resurrection, O.S.F.

Founders:  Reverend Joseph Fessler                                                                                                                           Mother Maria Gabriela  (Teresa Gramlich)

Places:  St. Nazianz, (“Little Nazareth”) Wisconsin originally; Manitowoc, Wisconsin presently

Years:  1866 A.D. (St. Nazianz); 1869 A.D. (Manitowoc)

Her Charism:  With a generous heart this Sister responds to God’s call inspired by St. Francis of Assisi’s Gospel way of life.  She strives to live Gospel values in simplicity built on faith in a loving God, a joyful acceptance of poverty, love for the Church, and selfless dedication to the service of others.  Her religious profession is deeply rooted in her baptismal consecration and is a fuller expression of it.  Centered on the Eucharist, her ministry is to teach, to heal, and to love as Jesus did with a spirit of gentleness, reverence, and hospitality for all.